CUPP 2026 - Two HKUST Student Teams Won Top 10 (29 August 2026)
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We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our HKUST student startup teams, Team Hire You and Team Safe Rent (Nicole Hui), both of whom have successfully secured HKD 100,000 in CCMF funding support to advance their entrepreneurial ventures.

A special congratulations to Team Hire You (Travis Ye, Ian Cheah Yi Chen, Thien Zhi Khoo), who were also recognized as the Most Engaging Team of the bootcamp. Throughout the programme, the team consistently demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a strong willingness to learn, contributing thoughtful and constructive questions that enriched discussions and reflected the entrepreneurial mindset we strive to cultivate.

These accomplishments are a testament to the passion, resilience, and innovative spirit of our student founders. It is incredibly rewarding to witness their growth from aspiring entrepreneurs to startup teams ready to take the next step in their journeys.

Our sincere thanks to LSE Generate for delivering such an insightful and inspiring entrepreneurship programme, and to Cyberport Hong Kong for their continuous support in empowering HKUST students and startups. Through partnerships like CUPP, we can provide aspiring HKUST founders with valuable exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to transform ideas into impact.

Congratulations once again to all winning teams. We look forward to seeing the HKUST ventures continue to grow and create meaningful impact in the innovation ecosystem!